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Trust, I'm not trying to change my schedule or screw up my life on your account, LOL. Seriously, if I can flip travel dates, I'll certainly let you know and welcome a meet up. Living in Georgia with a children and other responsibilities can be challenging from a Florida football perspective. It's been a while but I never miss an opportunity to see my Naughts play in person whenever I'm in the area.

I will certainly keep you posted if I can make it. I was in Lakeland this week and already have another scheduled trip the week after the game. I'll see if I can move some things around.

Why would anyone apply to be the new coach when they have had numerous coaches over last 4-5 years. To have the opportunity to take down Lakeland (again) and possibly get over the hurdle and win a state title. There's plenty of talent in Polk County in which to do so. DeMyer wanted to focus on teaching and stepped down. Paxia stepped down to take a dream job coaching at his Alma Mater. The only question mark (not really) was the departure of the latest coach. As pointed out by others, it was publicized in the local paper that his non-coaching duties were neglected. Sounds like he fired himself. Hardly a smoking gun of a toxic program.

Or if the Indians speak softly but carry a big stick and are victorious! No ill will either way. However, during the game, I don't know ya, LOL

May the best team win! But NO. Dreadnaughts all day! I'll root for Venice after the game, LOL.

Cross some arms, legs and eyes too!

Been there, done that. Looks good on paper but at what cost? Win a state title, damn a vote . Also keep in mind, Lakeland/STA are probably the only programs in America that have actually played in a high school National Championship game. Let that resonate...

Go the an FSU game and tell me that Marching Chiefs went hood. One song doesn't mean anything. BET THAT!

Thanks, Oversight on my part. I saw 2nd rd in 2017 and still managed to type 1st rd, lol.

Their band is not Dillard, lol. Rickards would be more inline with the Panthers from a competitive standpoint. The band is decent but the style of music and marching is totally different. High step versus roll step. Kinda like the FSU Marching Chiefs vs the FAMU Marching 100. Here's what you can expect: Lincoln High School Band 2021

Their fan base is big enough (at least by Tallahassee standards) but maybe not from a S. Fl perspective. There should be a decent crowd to say the least. Between that game and Homecoming events, I expect a nice crowd. I can guarantee South Monroe and Adams near Gene Cox will be packed and wouldn't be surprised if TPD blocked off certain streets to manage traffic.

Lincoln is okay. As pointed out by others, they had success in the 90's-2000's with titles over Southridge (1999), STA (2001) and Armwood (2010). Their 2 finals losses were in 2008 & 2012 to both Plant and STA. Since then, they've generally been a 1st-2nd rd playoff team. Since 2017, they've lost in the playoffs to Bartram Trail (2017, 1st rd), Edgewater (2018 & 2019, 2nd rds), Atlantic Coast (2020, 1st rd) and Mosley (2021, 2nd round). The predominantly black school high school in Tally is Rickards. Their last finals appearance was a 2020 loss against American Heritage.

Not quite. Tally-ho is EST, lol

As others have pointed out, it won't be his last time addressing you, lmao!

Nice! I'll have to check out that game while I'm down for homecoming.

Every Big Dog has to scratch a flee from time to time. However, keep in mind that larger schools always have to contend with more talent week end and out. By your logic, would Madison defeat the schools that beat Lakeland those years?

But you, Madison's unofficial hype man have a big mouth. Lakeland is larger but has other area schools to compete with (ie Lake Gibson, Kathleen, George Jenkins, Tenoroc, Victory Christian, Lakeland Christian and Lake Wales). I could throw in Mulberry for giggles.

Bowman hasn't worn the "L" since 2019. Schedule light or not, the Naughts still handled business when it counted. [2021] Lakeland (FL) 21, [2021] Madison County (Madison, FL) 19 [2020] Lakeland (FL) 26, [2020] Madison County (Madison, FL) 20 [2019] Lakeland (FL) 38, [2019] Madison County (Madison, FL) 21 [2018] Lakeland (FL) 31, [2018] Madison County (Madison, FL) 21 [2017] Madison County (Madison, FL) 28, [2017] Lakeland (FL) 26 [2016] Lakeland (FL) 31, [2016] Madison County (Madison, FL) 21 [2015] Lakeland (FL) 28, [2015] Madison County (Madison, FL) 19 [2014] Lakeland (FL) 35, [2014] Madison County (Madison, FL) 27 [2013] Lakeland (FL) 27, [2013] Madison County (Madison, FL) 14 [2012] Madison County (Madison, FL) 28, [2012] Lakeland (FL) 7 [2011] Madison County (Madison, FL) 27, [2011] Lakeland (FL) 14 [2010] Lakeland (FL) 30, [2010] Madison County (Madison, FL) 28

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Everything comes full circle. Dade has never been as spread out among all the classes as they've been the last 10 years. So the real question is, are all the schools in same class or are the really good schools that people prop up that get all the notoriety in the same class? The article goes on the mention the disparity between inner city public schools versus privileged private schools as a talking point. Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't that always existed? That's not news, that baiting.

As @skyway stated, those were rough years and only the district champion made the playoffs. After Lakeland's first title in '86, the Naughts didn't sniff the post-season again until '93. During that time, Manatee played in 3 title games, winning 2.

Thanks for the update! See you in week 7!

I don't know if Apopka is playing Lakeland this year. See if Lakeland can fill out the schedule.

Don't remind me. Manatee made my time in high school miserable back when a district loss could leave you sitting at home during the playoffs. I recall losing to Tommy Frazier's '91 Manatee team in Bradenton followed by another defeat by the Hurricanes in '92. Plant City could be added to the mix as I recall some heated battles during my time. The most success Lakeland had while I was in high school was my senior year in '93 season when we completed our first ever undefeated season and the only time we made the playoffs while I was at Lakeland. We were bounced in the first round by Sarasota Riverview, LOL. STA became a rival by circumstance. I'd argue that STA and Lakeland are rivals only because the planets aligned and we happened to meet 7 times from 1996 and 2008. Lakeland may be the favorite against LG on paper but the Naughts still have to prove it.

As the two oldest schools in the city, Lakeland and Kathleen will be rivals until the end of time. Game week was filled with parties, pranks and unplanned enhancement to school property, LOL. Lakeland and Lake Gibson have become rivals based on who can lay claim to the city title, especially as of late. Playoff implications have increased the importance and tension between these two squads. This season, Lakeland has to prove they can defeat the Braves and we will see if Lake Gibson can retain the throne.